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Jeremy Wien was supposed to be at work on Monday. Instead, he was in the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino winning his first World Series of Poker bracelet in the $5,000 Big Blind Ante No-Limit Hold'em tournament.

The 2018 World Series of Poker is underway, but that isn’t the only highlight of the week. Some large amounts have been won on jackpots or spent to expand or acquire a casino. Everyone wants to make money, and, not to be cliché, but sometimes you have to spend money to make money. So, let’s jump right into the stories.

Amid an assortment of rule changes and new events, the 2018 World Series of Poker begins Tuesday at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas with the first of 78 official gold bracelet events.

With three different progressive jackpots, there are more chances to win. The Mega jackpot hits with a seven-card straight flush; the Major jackpot is won with five aces; and the Minor jackpot is won with a royal flush.

It’s understandable to be hesitant about going to Las Vegas in the summer because of the intense heat. However, not only is it cheaper to plan your trip during those sweltering months, but there are plenty of ways to stay cool and beat the Las Vegas heat.

The 2018-19 season will see more benefits for players, including more starting chips and new price points for the refreshed WSOP U.S. Circuit’s 15th season.

UMG is partnering with the WSOP to bring esports to Vegas again at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

WSOP will debut the café at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas for the 2018 World Series of Poker.

In response to player feedback, WSOP has adjusted the formula to better reward bracelet winners and players who run deep, while still rewarding consistency.

The winner of the Vegas Milli Maker online satellite tournaments, starting 4 April, will receive a prize package that includes entry to the Millionaire Maker event and accommodations in Las Vegas.

A five-year deal will allow visitors to use Picsolve's imagining technology to create and share experiences at Caesars resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.

Casinos all along The Strip will offer culinary specials, celebratory decor and live entertainment throughout February to commemorate the Chinese New Year.

Looks like we're all still here, chugging along despite yesterday's vote to repeal net neutrality. Check out today's Friday Five for a little more on that, plus some compelling jackpots and business transactions.

Jamie M. Sanko has been appointed Chief Accounting Officer of Empire, while Kevin D. Kline has taken the role of Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Resorts World Catskills.

The renowned poker tournament will run from 29 May to 17 July at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Being a casino dealer is a job that requires hard work and the right personality. Casino City sat down with dealer Heather Ferris to get a better picture of this profession.

Casino City's Gary Trask explains the confusion and shock that overcame the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday night as the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history unfolded three miles away.

The duo introduced their first slot game on 19 September at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Casino City's Gary Trask returns from a week in Las Vegas and breaks down 10 new experiences he enjoyed while in town, including new hotels, casinos, bars and gaming formats.

Scott Blumstein finished with 178,300,000 chips when all was said and done for the night, while fan favorite John Hesp holds on with 22,475,000 chips.